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Transgenerational Factors Associated With Military Service: Comparison of Children of Veterans and Nonveterans in a Nationally Representative Sample

Abstract: Objective: While the psychological effects of military service on the children of active-duty personnel have been studied extensively, little is known about the …

Understanding ‘Negative Transitioning’ in British Ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services …

Veteran Engagement in Health Services Research: a Conceptual Model

Abstract: With 20 million living veterans and millions more immediate family members, and approximately 9 million veterans enrolled in the nationally networked VA healthcare …

Banning smoking at Army Foundation College, Harrogate: a military phase I training establishment's experience of introducing a smoking ban

Abstract: In September 2019, Harrogate Army Foundation College (AFC) introduced what is believed to be the British Army’s first smoking ban. AFC, the British Army’s only …

Home Health Aides' Increased Role in Supporting Older Veterans and Primary Healthcare Teams During COVID-19: a Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Background: Home health aides are important but often overlooked members of care teams, providing functional and emotional support to patients. These services became …

Optimizing Data on Race and Ethnicity for Veterans Affairs Patients

Abstract: Maintaining accurate race and ethnicity data among patients of the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system has historically been a challenge. This work expands on …

A Pilot Study Comparing Two Measures of Perceived Health Services Access Among Military Veterans With Musculoskeletal Injuries and Mental Health Conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Service members endure a number of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) during service (e.g., ankle sprains and chronic back pain). Musculoskeletal injuries can …

Creating a Process for the Implementation of Tiered Huddles in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abstract: Introduction: In 2019, the Veteran’s Health Administration began its journey in pursuit of becoming an enterprise-wide High Reliability Organization (HRO). Improving …

Dose of Exercise Therapy Among Active Duty Soldiers with Chronic Pain Is Associated with Lower Risk of Long-Term Adverse Outcomes After Linking to the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Research in soldiers who had been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan suggests that nonpharmacological treatments may be protective against adverse outcomes. However, the …

Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relationship Between Pain Intensity and Sleep Disturbances in U.S. Veterans with Chronic Pain

Abstract: Veterans with chronic pain frequently report comorbid disruptions in sleep and psychological dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether …

‘Treat everyone like they're a man’: Stakeholder perspectives on the provision of health and social care support for female veterans in the UK

Abstract: International research suggests that female veterans may experience gender-specific barriers to accessing veteran-specific care. This is the first UK study to report an …

The Effects of Osteoarthritis on Depressive Symptomatology Among Older U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability among older adults. By 2050, approximately 60 million will suffer from arthritis adding up to a total societal cost …